Jennifer Aniston kept it classic at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards on Sunday night.
The actress, 55, didn’t walk the carpet, but she made one of the most memorable appearances of the night when she took to the stage in a strapless black dress to present Adam Sandler with the People’s Icon Award.
The full-circle moment comes four years after Aniston, who later in the series took home her own Drama TV Star of the Year award for her role inmorning show, received the same honor in November 2019. The Friends The alum paired the understated look, which featured an asymmetrical hemline that hit just above the knee and side pleats, with a delicate necklace and ankle strap heels.
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Jennifer Aniston wears a little black dress and a short hairdo to the 2024 People’s Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.
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She also showed off a sleek, shoulder-length cut that appeared to be slightly shorter than the ’90s-inspired style she sported at the Golden Globes on Jan. 7.
After garnering a lot of attention with her hair at the Globes, Aniston’s longtime pro and friend, Chris McMillan, revealed on Instagram that his goal was to give her a “sexy, natural and easy” cut with “invisible layers” cut throughout.
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Jennifer Aniston wears a custom Dolce & Gabbana outfit.
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When presenting the award to Sandler (57), Aniston reflected on her friendship with the actor.
“I’m here tonight to pay tribute to a very good friend of mine. My brother from another mother. And an amazing father, husband and one of the most loyal friends you could ever, ever have,” Aniston began. “A popular icon, Adam Sandler!”
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Jennifer Aniston presents Adam Sandler with the People’s Icon Award on stage during the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.
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She also highlighted the comedian’s humble nature despite his stardom.
“And yet, in all of this extraordinary success, he’s stuck to his roots; he’s never strayed from the friends he’s had for 35 years and counting,” she said. “He’s created a world where he brings them into his movies — he actually hangs out with his friends all day. And it doesn’t hurt that his friends are some of the most talented and funniest writers and actors.”
“Being his friend was one of the greatest joys of my life,” Aniston continued of her close friendship with her. A murder mystery costar. “I’m proud to honor him tonight and I’d love to continue to honor him for decades and decades because he deserves all the love in the world.”
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